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Old Evil: An Angel & Kincade Mystery (Angel & Kincade Murder Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by James Harper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 552 ratings

Old evil never dies

When private investigator Charlie Slater is found shot dead in his car on historic Lepe beach, DI Max Angel and his team find themselves torn between the present and the past. Did Slater's own chequered past lead to his death at the hands of the family he wronged? Or was it the forgotten secrets from a lifetime ago he unearthed, old evil spawned in Lager Sylt on Alderney, the only Nazi concentration camp ever to sit on British soil?

As long-dormant, bitter grievances come alive amid rumours of collaboration and black-market racketeering, whispers of a government cover-up protecting the informer known as Father Coutanche suggest Slater isn't the first person to die in an ill-advised attempt to shine a light on war crimes unpunished for eighty years.

Angel knows he's getting close when an agent from the Security Service MI5 hijacks the investigation, his sole aim to bury it for the next eighty years. Except nobody tells Angel to back off, least of all a jumped-up spook in a regimental tie. Angel answers to a higher power, and God help anyone who gets between him and the truth.

Old Evil is the second book in the new Angel & Kincade series of crime thrillers from USA Today bestselling author, James Harper, a gripping murder mystery you won’t be able to put down until you’ve turned the final page.
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James Harper is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the wildly popular Evan Buckley crime thrillers. His novels weave tales full of mystery, non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat suspense with laugh-out-loud humor and a touch of romance, and feature maverick private-eye Evan Buckley and his sometimes partner in crime, Detective Kate Guillory.

For the past twenty-five years James has lived in a 400 year old cottage in the woods with his wife and their cats, Leonard and Lily. In his spare time James does what he’s told (if he knows what’s good for him) and likes touring Europe on his motorbike.

You can sign up for James' readers' group at http://jamesharperbooks.com/free-book/ and get TWO FREE Evan Buckley short stories - Fallen Angel and A Rock And A hard Place. Both of these books are exclusive to James' subscribers - you can't buy them here on Amazon or anywhere else.

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Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with one describing it as a well-grounded British police procedural mystery that skillfully weaves all characters into the narrative.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing mystery & believable characters
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    James Harper brings to life a time of a world at war, a time of fear & atrocities on street corners. And he doesn't disappoint in exploring the depth of human emotions & motivations.
    As always Max Angel & his team dig deep to figure out this convoluted mystery while also dealing with their own dramas & trials.
    I can't wait to read more!
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  • Mrmat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful revenge murder
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2025
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    Good rapport between Angel and Kincade. All the ins and outs of who was related to whom and their part in the family drama that ended in murder was well defined. Amazing how parallel so many of the families dynamics were especially the relationship of parents and their children.
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  • Bonnye Reed Fry
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent British Police Procedural
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
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    We lost this author, this week. He will be greatly missed.
    Old Evil is a well-grounded British police procedural mystery, featuring Detective Inspector Max Angel and Detective Sargent Catalina 'Cat'Kincade we met in The Revenant, as well as co-workers Detective Constable Craig Gulliver and his partner DC Lisa Jardine. who play a deeper roll in this one.

    This one will keep you on your toes, and up nights so be prepared. People trafficking is central to this tale, and the pace is frantically fast in places, but easy to follow. I am happy to recommend anything by James Harper to friends and family. He was a fine spinner of tales and will be sorely missed in my neck of the woods. If you appreciate British police procedurals, this series is for you.
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  • Michelle
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent read...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
    Old Evil was not quite as good as the first Angel & Kincade mystery in my opinion. The story line, while quite good, was at times hard to follow and the various elements introduced were slow in coming together. James is, however, a great writer, so it won't deter from reading the next one. :)
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  • Larry M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy Harper's characters
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    Enjoyed Old Evil. This is the 2nd Angel & Kincade book I have read. Will definitely try a few more.
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  • Janet L. Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars EVIL-anywhere & everywhere!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
    It's the second book in this trilogy "across the pond" with DS Angel and DS Kincade.
    It rocks-gets more into detail re: the characters and evil showing up in spades
    Good work
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  • GMC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Angel and team tackle a rough one
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
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    A long drawn out case that was hard to get nailed down. Lots of options on who dune it. Kept you on the edge of your seat trying to figure the ending. Well done.
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  • Janice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
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    This is the second novel in this series. It gives more insight into the characters Angel and Kincaid. This is a very emotionally charged plot from page one until the end. I was impressed with the writing, including the well chosen vocabulary that was challenging. I like this series. I will continue to follow this series. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Excellent storytelling. Interesting subject for the plot.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2025
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    Great read and story line. The word play between the main characters is brilliant.
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  • Chez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Old Evil
    Reviewed in Australia on July 6, 2024
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    Well! Another nail biter. I must say that the plot was intense, and the characters many and complex. Another great read – second in the series and many more to come I hope. Highly recommended
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  • Liz Arches
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2025
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    Satisfyingly twisty police procedural, with elements of spy thriller as a bonus. The characters are multidimensional and believable despite their larger-than-life qualities. Enjoyable read, recommended.

    Would have been five stars, had Kindle not inserted some irritating stray Americanisms that I am certain Mr. Harper never wrote.
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  • Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2025
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    Great mystery book
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  • Eileen
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a team,. Together they solve murders.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2025
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    Loved the interactions between the Angel and Kincade and the other team members.
    Nothing seems to add up, plenty of red herrings interspersed with a lot of humour.
    Old Evil a novel to be enjoyed.
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